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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know
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as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law
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Recent Examples of amenable
These qubits, if made, would be much more robust to noise than other approaches, and are more readily amenable to scaling.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Apr. 2025
Clearly, these are all areas amenable for further research.
—Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though it’s no longer sold in the U.S., the Fit received high marks for its amenable overall performance, good fuel economy and its surprisingly roomy cabin that included second row-row seats that could both fold flat and tumble forward to accommodate taller objects.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Zelensky said President Donald Trump had received on his desk a fresh document proposing a path forward in negotiations more amenable to Ukraine and its European allies.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Apr. 2025
Clearly, these are all areas amenable for further research.
—Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though it’s no longer sold in the U.S., the Fit received high marks for its amenable overall performance, good fuel economy and its surprisingly roomy cabin that included second row-row seats that could both fold flat and tumble forward to accommodate taller objects.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Zelensky said President Donald Trump had received on his desk a fresh document proposing a path forward in negotiations more amenable to Ukraine and its European allies.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
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For now the Bears seem willing to let the noise continue into June.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the new framing, Russia’s real fight is against the mighty United States, which wants to destroy it, while Ukraine—just like the European Union and NATO—is merely an obedient U.S. satellite.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
25 May 2023
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The office in Jackson, Ky., which was responsible for the area around London, had a March vacancy rate of 25%; the Louisville weather service staff was down 29%; and the St. Louis office was down 16%, according to calculations by weather service employees obtained by the Associated Press.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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As the name suggests, the opioid signalling pathway in the brain is responsible for how opioids, like certain painkillers, act on the brain.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But the actress is ready to add author to her resume with her debut novel, Stuck Up and Stupid, published by Candlewick Press.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Stork, a longtime opponent of the dam raise, said the Trump administration is liable to ignore the state law.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Those who set up encampments may be held liable for damages to campuses, and those who do not leave are subject to trespassing charges.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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If the economy continues on its current trajectory of moderating inflation and robust jobs growth, then the FOMC may be more inclined to cut rates.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The club’s best players would be more inclined to stay, to sign new deals, and the attraction for possible new arrivals would be even greater.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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But the upcoming project isn't the only thing Raine is glad about these days.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Some older fans will look at me and be glad that Meredith is also coming back.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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